[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 66]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28392]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is proposing to 
charge new fees at 36 recreation sites listed in SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from fees would be used for 
operation, maintenance, and improvements of these recreation sites. An 
analysis of nearby developed recreation sites with similar amenities 
shows the proposed fees are reasonable and typical of similar sites in 
the area.

DATES: If approved, the new fees would be implemented no earlier than 
six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register.

ADDRESSES: Beaverhead--Deerlodge National Forest, 420 Barrett Street, 
Dillon, MT 59725.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Meier, Recreation Program 
Manager, 406-683-3932 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
(Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to 
publish a six-month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new 
recreation fee areas are established. The fees are only proposed at 
this time and will be determined upon further analysis and public 
comment. Reasonable fees, paid by users of these sites, will help 
ensure that the Forest can continue maintaining and improving 
recreation sites like this for future generations.
    As part of this proposal, the Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Crystal 
Creek, Mill Creek, North Van Houten, Pintler, Potosi, Seymour Creek, 
South Van Houten, and Steel Creek campgrounds are proposed at $12 per 
night, with an additional $5 extra vehicle fee per night. Bear Creek, 
Branham Lakes, Copper Creek, East Creek, East Fork, Flint Creek, Grand 
Vista, Racetrack, Spillway, Stony, and Whitehouse campgrounds are 
proposed at $15 per night, with an additional $5 extra vehicle fee per 
night. A $15 for single site, a $30 for double site, and a $5 extra 
vehicle fee per night is proposed at Dinner Station Campground. A $50 
per night fee is proposed for Copper Creek Group Campsite. In addition, 
this proposal would implement new fees at six recreation rentals: 
Landon, Mill Creek Rider, and Whitetail Cabins proposed at $45 per 
night; Divide Cabin proposed at $55 per night; Wall Creek Ranger Cabin 
proposed at $65 per night; and Springhill Cabin proposed at $75 per 
night. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle is proposed at Cliff Point, Delmoe 
Lake, Grassy Point, Philipsburg Bay, Piney, Red Bridge, and Wade Lake. 
The full suite of Interagency passes would be honored.
    New fees would provide increased visitor opportunities, as well as 
increased staffing to address operations and maintenance needs and 
enhance customer service. Once public involvement is complete, these 
new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee 
prior to a final decision and implementation.
    Advanced reservations for campgrounds and cabins will be available 
through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. The 
reservation service charges an $8.00 fee for reservations.

    Dated: December 27, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-28392 Filed 12-30-21; 8:45 am]
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